Vietnam Campaign Medals are not US military medals, but foreign awards, and unlike the medals of America, they were presented by the Republic of South Vietnam. The Vietnam Campaign Medal was created in 1966 by the Republic of South Vietnam and given to any member of the United States military who served in the Vietnam [...]
The Navy created the Navy Training Service Ribbon in March of 1995. These US military medals recognize enlisted members of the Navy who have served as Recruit Division Commanders and have completed the basic training tour under the Navy Bureau of Education and Training. These medals of America are retroactive to October of 1995. To [...]
The Secretary of the Navy established the Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon in February of 1989. These medals of America were made retroactive to July or 1973. To receive these US military medals a service member must be assigned to one of the US Navy’s Major Recruiting Commands and must complete a standard three year tour [...]
The Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon was officially created by the Department of the Navy in June of 1987. These US military medals are given to all members of the Navy or Marine Corps who complete one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent overseas duty station. These medals of America [...]
The Secretary of the Navy created the Reserve Sea Service Ribbon in May 1986. These US military medals are presented to any member of the U.S. Navy Reserve who completes twenty-four cumulative months of duty on board a U.S. Navy Reserve Ship while serving as a drilling reservist. These medals of America are also granted [...]
The Navy Arctic Service Ribbon was established in May of 1986 and made retroactive to January of 1982. These US military medals are presented to all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who serve 28 or more consecutive days of duty in the Arctic Circle. These Navy ribbons may also be awarded to civilians and members of [...]
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) was created by President George W. Bush in March of 2003, by Executive Order. These US military medals recognize service personnel who have deployed overseas for direct service in the War on Terrorism after September 11, 2001. These military medals have not been given for service in [...]
The United States Navy is the primary sea branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is the largest sea branch in the world with its battle fleet exceeding the next 13 largest naval forces combined. To be a part of such a powerful and respectable organization is a true honor, and to be awarded [...]
In November of 2004 President George W. Bush established the Afghanistan Campaign Medal by Executive Order. These military awards are presented to all military personnel who have performed duty within the borders of Afghanistan for a period of 30 consecutive days, or a period of 60 non-consecutive days. These military medals and ribbons are currently [...]
In July of 1960 President Lyndon Johnson issued and Executive Order establishing the Vietnam Service Medal. These military decorations are issued to recognize service by any member of the US military during the Vietnam War. These military ribbons and medals were presented for 31 days or more of consecutive duty, or 60 days of non-consecutive [...]
